petroglyphs

Designed and crafted by Deborcio Choquecahua of Peru, this beautiful alpaca blend tapestry is the artisan's interpretation of the Nazca monkey. The early inhabitants of the Nazca region of southern Peru would use the shape of the monkey's spiral tail to represent the constellation we call Ursa Major. The Nazca monkey's hands are specifically placed to mark the relationship of additional stars to the Ursa Major constellation during the rainy season. The artisan uses colors that transition in an ombre effect from gold to brown for the hummingbird, and uses a similar transition of color in the background from deep brown to near white, giving the illusion that the hummingbird is aglow.

Displayed atop a rectangular base, this archaeologically-inspired plaque is created by Ruben and Gilda Perez in Guatemala. They work with natural dark green jade, which they etch by hand with the image of a Mayan porter in a seated position. This image is surrounded with the symbols of the traditional Mayan calendar. The plaque and base are separable.

Painted by hand in warm, happy colors this pony is born of prehistoric cave art. J. Blas sculpts the gently curving silhouette from sheet iron. Designed for wall display, it is a beautiful addition to any setting.

The Nazca petroglyphs remain an irresolvable mystery, inspiring Teofilo Choquecahua to design this stunning tapestry with the famed llama. Now regarded Patrimony of Humanity, the Nazca lines as they are also known, are thought to have been some form of calendar for this pre-Inca civilization. Choquecahua weaves the brown and yellow tapestry on a traditional pedal loom with a cotton warp in the legendary Ayacucho style.

Title "Llama" in Spanish.

The Nazca petroglyphs remain an irresolvable mystery, inspiring Teofilo Choquecahua to design this stunning tapestry with the famed hummingbird. Now regarded Patrimony of Humanity the Nazca lines, as they are also known, are thought to have been some form of calendar for this pre-Inca civilization. Choquecahua weaves the brown and yellow tapestry on a traditional pedal loom with a cotton warp in the legendary Ayacucho style.

Title "Vuelo" in Spanish.

The ancient Inca Empire was not only great in terms of administration but also in terms of art. Often called Quilca, a term used to design pictograms and petroglyphs that illustrated the Andean worldview, those artistic expressions adorn today Rolando and Luis's newest creation. Crafted in Peru, this gorgeous ceramic decorative vase goes through a long process that ensures a high-quality piece. The final touch is in the hand-painted details made by the artisans, who use elegant shades of black, red, yellow and green to capture the Empire's magnificence in each geometric icon.